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Dare-devil

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Dare´-dev`il
n.1.A reckless fellow. Also used adjectively; as, dare-devil excitement.
A humorous dare-devil - the very man
To suit my prpose.
- Ld. Lytton.
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I can never forget his naive sort of astonishment when remonstrated with for what appeared a most dare-devil performance.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
This dare-devil bravery will be the death of this horse some day.
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
There thou goest, thou dare-devil of the earth, heart of steel, arm of brass; once more, God guide thee and send thee back safe, sound, and unhurt to the light of this world thou art leaving to bury thyself in the darkness thou art seeking there;" and the cousin offered up almost the same prayers and supplications.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
 
 
 
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